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Curtain of darkness: How British empire denied 'light of knowledge' to further its despotism (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | December 28, 2025 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The British occupation of India was built upon a great lie: the assertion that foreign dominion served the "welfare and happiness of the inhabitants". The East India Company (EIC), a vast trading corporation that had morphed into a territorial sovereign, continually boasted of establishing "courts of justice" and creating "new and valuable property" for the natives, claiming to have replaced a chaotic, precarious past.

SC’s crucial suo motu hearing on Aravalli definition tomorrow

IANS | December 28, 2025 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills on Monday is likely to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in the light of the government’s commitment.

Beekeeping promises stable income to unemployed youth in Haryana's Nuh

IANS | December 28, 2025 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Beekeeping, the practice of managing honeybee colonies in man-made hives for honey and wax is turning out to be good source of employment as well as income-generation opportunity for the unemployed youth in Haryana's Nuh district.

Karnataka residents rejoice PM Modi's praise for Kannada language

IANS | December 28, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 129th radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', spoke at length about importance of preserving India's linguistic and cultural heritage, and praised efforts to promote the Kannada language.

Nepal Telecom in eye of storm over NPR 5 billion deal linked to Chinese firm

IANS | December 28, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Nepal Telecom is in the eye of a storm over the placement of an NPR 5 billion order for a hi-tech billing system with a Chinese company that is seen as lacking in transparency and in violation of competitive bidding norms.

Unnao rape case: CJI-led SC Bench to hear CBI's plea against Sengar's sentence suspension tomorrow

IANS | December 28, 2025 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A 3-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will on Monday hear the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) plea against the Delhi High Court order that suspended the life sentence and granted bail to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

Manipur’s Chokhone Krichena, mentioned in ‘Mann ki Baat’, thanks govt for self-reliance push

IANS | December 28, 2025 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India’s traditional arts are empowering society and emerging as a major vehicle for people’s economic progress, citing inspiring examples from Andhra Pradesh and Manipur while highlighting the role of women-led initiatives.

Boosted my confidence, want to achieve more: Manipur entrepreneur on being named in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

IANS | December 28, 2025 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 129th episode of the radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, spoke about the efforts of Margaret Ramtharsiem, a resident of Churachandpur in Manipur and lauded her for popularising traditional products, handicrafts and also providing employment to many local artists and villagers.

Manipur's 'solar man' Moirangthem Seth thanks PM Modi for recognition in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | December 28, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the efforts of a young entrepreneur from Manipur, Moirangthem Seth, who has helped bring solar power to hundreds of households in the state.

Bangladesh: Jamaat-e-Islami's attempts to rebrand itself an eyewash

IANS | December 28, 2025 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The forced ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Bangladesh government last year created conditions that allowed radical, fundamentalist and Islamist forces to rear their heads, pushing the nation towards instability and chaos.